Middle School English

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description – Classroom Teacher

Job Title:

Classroom Teacher

Reports to:

Principal

Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences in the core academic subject area assigned to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society.

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited university
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements or related training and work experience for certification waivers under the District of Innovation Plan (DOI)
• ESL Certification if applicable
• Demonstrated competency in the core academic subject area assigned
• Physical Education Teachers:
  Current automated external defibrillator (AED) and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certificate
• Knowledge of core academic subject assigned
• Knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Student teaching, approved internship, or related work experience

• Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of the district’s curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation.
• Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in individual student differences.
• Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, equipment, and technology that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students and present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations.
• Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan instructional activities.
• Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP).
• Work with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements.
• Plan and assign work to instructional aide(s) and volunteer(s) and oversee completion.
• Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
• Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned; sponsor outside activities approved by the campus principal.
• Be a positive role model for students and support the mission of the school district.
• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Manage student behavior in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Assist in selecting books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.
• Establish and maintain a professional relationship and open communication with parents, students, colleagues, and community members.
• Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
• Comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Direct the work of assigned instructional aide(s).
• Maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours.
• Maintain proficiency with personal computer and standard instructional equipment.
• Regularly lift and move light loads (less than 15 pounds) and perform tasks such as kneeling, squatting, bending, pushing, pulling, twisting, and walking.

Full-Time

Middle School – Classroom Teacher – Middle Grades